Beautiful place!! As pretty as a picture..... One of the oldest and traditional Church in Colaba area. ...... Afghan church actual name is st john the evangelist church later named afghan church in memory of afghan war. Very old church.

Have always been in absolute love with this place. Visited it recently on a Sunday and got a chance to walk around and say a little prayer. The place is still very well maintained and awe-inspiring.

Place is huge and greenary has been maintained. Old trees and architecture can be witnessed. Ambience is Okay. This place is very much recommended for photo shoots etc as there are usually less or negligible visitors. Old beautiful and peaceful place.

Such beautiful architecture!!! It is such an historical place. Very sad was not able to go inside the church since it was close. But the exterior impressed me!! It is perfect for photoshoots. Little maintenance with trees is needed but overall very quirky!!

Located on a somewhat closed off street in Mumbai, this church is worth visiting for its ambience alone. You will feel the same feelings that the original constructors of the church did when they memorialized the fallen troops of the Afghan War.

One of the best place ever visited in Mumbai. Am sure many Mumbaikar is not aware of such serene place.Must visit.

It takes you back in time. A quiet and impactful place. The stained glass windows here create a dazzling effect. The story behind the building of this church can be read on the walls.

Placed inside the cantonment area, this beautiful church was built during the Afghan war. The stone walls sure held home to valiant prayers of gallant families! The church pews have a hollow space which was built for the then soldiers to keep their guns. Im sure this brilliant church has much more meaning to its architecture, need only to explore and enjoy the process with the Lord!

Old but nice place. Greenary all around the church. Peaceful place

The Church of St. John the Evangelist, better known as the Afghan Church is an Anglican Church in Mumbai, India, built by the British to commemorate the dead of the First Afghan War and the disastrous 1842 retreat from Kabul. Memorials and laid up regimental colours displayed at the rear of the nave also record casualties from the Second Anglo-Afghan War.The church is located in Navy Nagar in the Colabaarea of South Mumbai.

Amazing architecture, nice silent place. Should be in must visit list

Very spritual place.....well maintained church

Needs a thorough restoration, architecture though is mesmerizing.

One of the most beautiful churches in mumbai....... located deep inside colaba ....... open only on sundays and Christian festivals........ well maintained and classic interiors

Its an old church with a single spire.Built by soldiers in late 19th century.The place us in navy nagar. Traveling there is a bit tricky. The church is beautiful.

Was here for the Christmas Eve program. The church is located in colaba. Its a rustic old church with very fine architecture. Its pretty old now but it still stands out. The Christmas Choir was just too good.

Church with historical value and beautiful architecture......decorated with glass painting

Visited church on Christmas Eve, it was treat to eyes. The church was built in honour of soldiers killed in Afghan war. It is a marvellous piece of architecture.

One of the best examples of colonial architecture in South Bombay. Looks more of Gothic style of architecture. The church was built in the memorial of soldiers who lost their life during the Afghan war. The church is well maintained and you are free to visit and get blessed

If you are visiting Mumbai (Colaba) then you must visit this place. Well known for its architecture.

One of the oldest churches in Bombay also known as St. John the Evangelist Church

Beautiful interior got to learn about its history

Afghan church actual name is st john the evangelist church later named afghan church in memory of afghan war. Very old church.

This is a good and clean place on beside of subway road..

This church is located in colaba inside military gate.

Beautiful heritage building. Can be better maintained

You can get buses from cst.Nevy nagar bus will drop you there.

The church is located in Navy nagar in the colaba  area of south Mumbai. This church was built by Britishers to commemorate the dead of first Afghan war.The church holds regular weekly services with a small congregation mainly drawn from Navy Nagar  residents. Visitors may obtain access to view the historic church interior from the on-site custodian.

This one is a special church located in the extreme southern end of the city. Take a taxi from the cst station and enjoy the ride through the pleasant streets of cuff parade to reach this old church which stands strong just like the beautiful old city. You can just enter the church like its yours. No body to ask you any questions. Just take a pleasant walk around the church and immerse yourself in historic glory. You can also pick up free Bible and hymn books if youre interested from the entrance

Quiet, gothic, memorable place of worship. Parking was bit of an issue but the visit was worth it.

Loving place.Away from all noisy traffic.Best at evening time.

Great architecture and wonderful antique decor

Ancient church.. good architecture!

The Church of St. John the Evangelist, better known as the Afghan Church is an Anglican Church in Mumbai, India, built by the British to commemorate the dead of the First Afghan War and the disastrous 1842 retreat from Kabul. Memorials and laid up regimental colours displayed at the rear of the nave also record casualties from the Second Anglo-Afghan War.The church is located in Navy Nagar in the Colabaarea of South Mumbai.

Very polite and helpful

Beautiful church as well as heritage structure comes with its great history. When you visit here with proper information you will really feel the era at this place

One of the earliest historical monuments of Mumbai, this church was built in memory of the soldiers who died in the Afghan war by collecting contributions from public.A set of memorials with the names of the soldiers or officers is located on the left side of the church.The church itself is a very grand and majestic edifice with its tower soaring high into the sky.In my many visits I found no other visitors and the church also, despite its historical and architectural importance, does not expect visitors.One person emerges from a hidden hut in a corner on the tea stall side and enquires about the purpose of our visit and leaves us alone.It is assumed the church is a functional one having service on Sundays and visitors only during services.It is a peaceful, meditative experience to visit this church.

The oldest church in Mumbai. I’ve had amazing memories of the place on Christmas eve. The hymns and the mass were just amazing

Very calm and quiet place... With full of trees and greenery... Presence of divinity always there

Nice

Very old church, well maintained.

Very nice place..

Church looks beautiful, however we wouldnt see interiors as it was closed when we reached there.bus stop is just outside the gate

Wonderful heritage. Little lung space in an otherwise crowded place. Must be conserved at all costs.

Its good... Normal type.... Need a guide gype to let u know the historical importance

Silent & beautiful. Located in the Colaba military area. Its a pride of the military campus.

Located in Cuffe Parade in a very peaceful corner of Navy Nagar, this venue is ideal for a gathering of 300-400 people. The dining area is completely separate, so it gives an advantage if not segregating the main space for dining...Toilets are clean and 5-6 in number (including 1 Indian & WC) so there is no queue so to say.The venue is surrounded by a lot of trees and greenery. So there is a good possibility that you may sometime spot an insect or a bee around you.All in all the 2 functions I have attended have been very good. Very spaced out and clean and peaceful.

This church is Grade I heritage structure. holds regular weekly services. Visitors can obtain access to view the historic church interior from the on-site custodian.

This Anglican church, built by the British in the late 1800s, is commonly known as Afghan Church. Its a heritage building with beautiful stained glass windows, and really comes alive on Christmas Eve with a performance by the Wild Voices Choir, starting at 10.30 pm. This is followed by Holy Communion.

Nice place. Good history. Must visit.

Peaceful place. Beautiful architecture holding great historical stories.

Situated in the military cantonment area at the southernmost tip of the island city of Mumbai, Afghan church, the Grade I heritage structure is well known for its unique architecture and history. After crossing Colaba causeway we started walking down through the pleasant streets of Navy nagar, an old cantonment area established in 1796. The area houses the residences of naval officers and sailors. While engaged in experiencing the surrounding with some old structures, military memorials, soldiers moving around, we spotted a long tapering tower rising in the sky through trees and I realized the strength of the structure as a marker!

My friend introduced me to this place.Its situated inside the Cantt Area in South Bombay.Nice , quiet and peaceful.Glass stained art and interiors.

Very good church to visit. This church is made by British. Construction is very good.

Peaceful

The construction of a new more permanent church in the 1840s was led by the Rev. George Piggot, Chaplain to the East India Company in Bombay. The immediate impetus for fundraising and construction was for the church to serve as the principal memorial to the casualties of the First Anglo-Afghan War. The retreat of the British forces from Kabul in 1842 was described at the time as the worst disaster suffered by the British in India.[1] Many of the casualties of the conflict came from the East India Companys Bombay Army and military establishments located in proximity to the present church site.In March 1843, the Oxford Society for Promoting the Study of Gothic Architecture (later the Oxford Architectural and Historical Society) received a request from the Rev. Piggot asking for a design for the new church. The English architect John Macduff Derick presented his designs to the Society in November of the same year, and they met with the Societys approval. However, in June 1845 word came from India that the designs were unfit for the purpose and the building would cost too much.[2] Eventually, plans for the quintessentially English Gothic Revival architecture of the church were submitted in 1847 by city engineer Henry Conybeare and approved.

Peaceful place.

During my 3 days visit I lived in Colaba and I got to see this daily. This has been featured in many films (such as Partner).The Afghan Church is an Anglican Church in Mumbai, India, built by the British to commemorate the dead of the First Afghan War and the disastrous 1842 retreat from Kabul.

British legacy with great British architecture mixed with Greek Roman touch hidden in wooded areas enjoying the grandeur of past silently.

A quaint beautiful looking Church (from outside). Because is it always close as informed by its care taker.As per him it opens in morning for a brief time.

Its a beautiful church.love the tranquility it offers.a must visit in Mumbai darshan.

Amongst the well known and well kept churches.High ceilings give a very good acoustic sound during choir singing.

We were intrigued by the name and landed there. Nice structure, filled with history. A very peaceful place. Must visit.Thanks For Reading 📖

Wonderful historical church. Just loved it.

Splendid Architecture... In memory of Afghan soldiers who died in World War

Really beautiful church in Navy Nagar.

Very beautiful structure .

A very historical place.. Lovely atmosphere

Great place to worship but mostly deserted.

Good scenery from top ..Seaside..N d atmosphere awesome...Love with the place

The best place in entire Bombay.It has great architecture on both inside and outside of the church.

Not maintained well....yet so beautiful

The afgan church come in navy nagar,colaba, churchgate. This is the old church n famous in that area. This ia the very silent n educated peoples society area.

Stunning church. About 200 years old. Family friendly place. Kept clean and tidy.

Beautiful structure. They dont make them like this anymore unfortunately.

This is the crossroad and here is only one shop nearest place rc church we can get bus for many places like for going or coming both for rc church, church gate, new and old navy nagar ,dhobighat, geetanagar, cst

The Church of St. John the Evangelist, better known as the Afghan Church is an Anglican Church in Mumbai, India, built by the British to commemorate the dead of the First Afghan War and the disastrous 1842 retreat from Kabul. Memorials and laid up regimental colours displayed at the rear of the nave also record casualties from the Second Anglo-Afghan War.The church is located in Navy Nagar in the Colabaarea of South Mumbai.The first Anglican church in the Navy Nagar district began as a small thatched chapel a kilometre south in what was then known as the Sick Bungalows (now the INHS Asvini, the Indian naval hospital). There were no chairs, and patrons had to bring their own. Later, the government released a new patch of land for the setting up the church with the hope that the churchs spire would serve as a useful landmark for ships in the harbour.The construction of a new more permanent church in the 1840s was led by the Rev. George Piggot, Chaplain to the East India Company in Bombay. The immediate impetus for fundraising and construction was for the church to serve as the principal memorial to the casualties of the First Anglo-Afghan War. The retreat of the British forces from Kabul in 1842 was described at the time as the worst disaster suffered by the British in India.[1] Many of the casualties of the conflict came from the East India Companys Bombay Army and military establishments located in proximity to the present church site.In March 1843, the Oxford Society for Promoting the Study of Gothic Architecture (later the Oxford Architectural and Historical Society) received a request from the Rev. Piggot asking for a design for the new church. The English architect John Macduff Derick presented his designs to the Society in November of the same year, and they met with the Societys approval. However, in June 1845 word came from India that the designs were unfit for the purpose and the building would cost too much.[2] Eventually, plans for the quintessentially English Gothic Revival architecture of the church were submitted in 1847 by city engineer Henry Conybeare and approved.The foundation stone of the church was laid on 4 December 1847 by Sir George Russell Clerk, Governor. When Conybeare stood down as town engineer in 1850, Captain C.W. Tremenheere of the Royal Engineers took on the role of superintending architect modifying certain aspects of the approved design such as reducing the pitch of the roof and height of the tower. Architect William Butterfield in conjunction with students from the Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy School of Art designed the decorative tile reredos. The Afghan War Memorial mosaics, the polychrome floor tiles, choir stalls, screen and pews were also produced to Butterfields designs.[3] The church was consecrated on 7 January 1858, by Bishop of Bombay, John Harding. The spire cost a sum of Rs 5,65,000 and was finished on 10 June 1865. Sir Cowasji Jehangir contributed a sum of Rs 7,500 to help complete the building.

I was nearby there in 2013-2015. Many times movie shooting organised their. Akshay Kumar movie Holiday shooting seen by me. Out of camera crew member routine working culture I saw their on daily basis.

Wonderful place to go and check British monuments . Its a decent vist . Good to vist if u live close by.

Afghan Church is a heaven on earth place. It also brings back old memories to me. Amen.

One of the abandoned tourist spots. When I went there there were no one around! not even a guard. Nice architecture though

One of the biggest churchpeaceful and sereneLocated near army establishments

Churches in South Mumbai have always amazed me. They are imposing, magnificent and display the best of architecture of the time.Afghan Church, so called to commemorate the solders who fell in the 1842 Afghan war, is certainly one of the landmarks.

The Church of St. John the Evangelist, better known as the Afghan Church is an AnglicanChurch in Mumbai, India, built by the British to commemorate the dead of the First Afghan War and the disastrous 1842 retreat from Kabul. Memorials......

An old church with a history.... beautiful stained glass windows....

Its a really good place full of peace

Great Experience.Right now I am at Afghan Church, and got to know that church opens at 9AM. Its mentioned the church opens at 7 AM on online platforms.

Nr to navy nagar, old charm.

If u r lucky enough u can get to see shooting of a show or a movie.one of the place that u should see when u visit bombay

Colaba has always had an appreciable military presence dating back to almost 250 years: it was here that the British first set up cantonments, erecting officers quarters and soldiers barracks in the 1770s. This served a dual purpose, ensuring that the soldiers were at an acceptable distance from town (defined more or less by Bombay Fort and its surroundings) and at the same time, were still ready at hand, in case of any emergencies.The St. Johns Church was in all probability, the first Church of the Colaba Parish, offering prayer services for military personnel, in particular. It was erected in the memory of the thousands of officers and men of the British Army who fell in Sind & Afghanistan during the Afghan War of 1838-1843.Also popularly known as the Afghan Memorial Church, its annals reveal many legendary anecdotes that make for a riveting read!! All this and much more waits to be unfolded, provided one is willing to undertake a physical sojourn to the Church. Once there, each step taken within the premises is a great enriching experience; the walls, aisles, spire, and almost every other part of the Church, even its exteriors, unravel facts scarcely known otherwise. An exhaustive tour of the Church can keep one engrossed for well over an hour. It is best to go on a Sunday morning, as Holy Communion Service is held on all Sundays at 8:30 A.M., and the Church would be open for viewing.Located at the junction of Duxbury Lane (part of Shahid Bhagat Singh Road) & Nanabhoy Moos Marg, St. Johns Church was the most prominent landmark in Colaba in days bygone, being easily identifiable from afar, thanks to its unique and very conspicuous spire, and evidently was a landmark for ships entering the nearby Bombay Harbour. It was reputed to be The Best Church in India!! by 19th century parishioners, a statement which holds good even today!!William Bryson, an assistant surgeon in the army, and amongst the very few survivors of the Afghan War, suggested that a war memorial in the form of a church would be the best tribute for all those who attained martyrdom during the war. It was Rev. G. Pigott who helped immensely in its implementation. The plan was prepared by Mr. H. Conybeare, C.E., and the foundation stone laid by Sir George Clerk, Governor of Bombay, on the 4th of December 1847. William Butterfield, renowned architect of those times, designed its altarpiece and the Afghan War Memorial mosaics; the east and west windows being designed by stained glass expert, William Wailes.The consecration was performed on 7th January 1858, by Bishop Harding. Both the church spire (steeple) added later, and the entrance porch were completed in 1865. The Church was belatedly declared to be a heritage building in 1995, an honour long overdue.Built in the resplendent Gothic and Victorian styles of the 18th and 19th centuries, the Church is distinctly Anglican. The building consists of a nave and aisles, with a fairly long chancel. The tower and spire together result in the church being spotted from afar, being 198 feet high!!

This church has got some deep history. Its the best example for the gothic architecture in Bombay. One can witness all the motives of the gothic architecture in this very church.

It was closed when we reached, but it was beautiful from outside

We were invited for a marriage and it was our first time visit. It was nice to watch the structure built during British era.

I was baptised when i was a baby.. Lots of childhood memories..peaceful place

Awesome place

Inside there you will forget that you are in India ..that beautiful!!!!!

This is one of the most impressive and depressing places on earth. All those lives lost in AfGhanistan! What for? Anyway worth a visit. The past is never really past.

It is one of the most beautiful secrets of Mumbai!

One of the oldest church in Colaba Mumbai and many celebrities have shoot movie in this place.

Calm nd cool place to hang out